Description
Stuffed shells are a comforting Italian classic that promises to delight your taste buds. These large pasta shells are filled with a creamy ricotta and herb mixture, then smothered in rich marinara sauce and baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or as a make-ahead meal, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. With every bite, you’ll experience the harmony of flavors from the cheesy filling and zesty sauce, making it an instant favorite among all ages. Get ready to impress with this easy stuffed shells recipe that’s destined to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–25 large pasta shells
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Cook the pasta shells in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool on parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, beaten egg, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fill each shell with the ricotta mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour remaining marinara over the shells and top with the rest of the mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell - approximately 90g
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg